Well... I will (probably) never receive the "Surprise and Delight" but some of you probably will be getting this soon.

Delta first began its association with Porsche several years ago at its home-base in Atlanta, Georgia. The service includes a range of Porsche Panamera sedans and Cayenne SUVs. Since its inception, the fleet has grown to approximately 20 vehicles and the program has expanded to Los Angeles, Minneapolis, and New York City.

This VIP-level of service is the ultimate “surprise and delight feature,” according to Gail Grimmet, senior VP for Delta’s New York-based operations. “We want to be able to provide a unique experience for our passengers. It’s a once in a lifetime opportunity.”

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Indeed, this service can’t be booked ahead of time – the program is truly meant to surprise some of Delta’s most frequent fliers. A wide range of factors are involved in scheduling who experiences life onboard a Delta Porsche, such as the customer's connection time, that day’s flight schedule and, of course, the passenger’s medallion status.

Typically a driver greets the soon-to-be VIP passenger on the jet bridge, as they’re disembarking their flight. The passenger and his or her luggage is then led directly to the idling Porsche, which whisks them away (at a brisk 25 mph) to their connecting flight.

"Typically a driver greets the soon-to-be VIP passenger on the jet bridge, as they’re disembarking their flight. The passenger and his or her luggage is then led directly to the idling Porsche, which whisks them away (at a brisk 25 mph) to their connecting flight."

Wow, all this service is missing is the trip to the Lufthansa First Class lounge. Then it will be VIP service.

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